Kaja Kallas is 49 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 18 June 1977.
First female Prime Minister of Estonia
Did you know?Her father also served as the Prime Minister of Estonia, making them the first father and daughter to both lead the country.
Quick facts
Date of birth18 June 1977
Age49
NationalityEstonian
BirthplaceTallinn, Estonia
Occupationpolitician, lawyer, business undergraduate
Editor's Take:
Kaja Kallas became one of Europe's strongest voices on Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Her family history shaped that stance. Her mother was deported to Siberia as a baby. As Prime Minister she pushed allies to send weapons and to plan for a long conflict. She later took on the EU's top foreign policy job. Supporters see her as clear-sighted, while critics call her too hawkish. Her rise shows how far a small country's leader can travel in European politics.
Key Milestones
2011: Elected to Estonia's parliament
2018: Becomes leader of the Reform Party
2021: Becomes Prime Minister
2024: Becomes EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Kaja Kallas (born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
